The Price of Fame
Fame often brings its own set of challenges. For many celebrities, the admiration and glitz of Hollywood can be a double-edged sword. Yasmine Bleeth’s journey through fame exemplifies this paradox.
Rise to Stardom
In the nineties, Yasmine Bleeth became a major celebrity. Her portrayal of Caroline Holden in Baywatch, one of the most-watched TV shows of all time, catapulted her to fame. Born in 1968 in New York, Bleeth’s mother was a model and her father owned a business. She first appeared on TV at ten months old in a Johnson & Johnson’s No More Tears shampoo commercial. Famous fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo noticed her beauty when she was six and included her and her mother in his book, Scavullo Women.
Early Career
After appearing in popular ads as a child, television seemed like the next logical step for Bleeth. Before her big role in Baywatch, she appeared in the daytime series Ryan’s Hope and the feature Hey Babe!. Her mother’s death from inflammatory breast cancer at age 47 deeply affected her. Despite numerous film offers, Bleeth chose to live quietly, watching cookery shows and occasionally walking.
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